Jose J Casas

US Patent:

59185651, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Sep 17, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/932317

Inventors:

Jose G. Casas - Joliet IL

International Classification:

B67D 564
G08B 100

US Classification:

116211

Abstract:

A flag and paint marking device for marking a path on a ground surface with paint and/or flags to indicate the path of an underground line or pipe, which includes a paint marker for dispensing paint and a flag receptacle for receiving a supply of flags and a stabber or ground hole-forming device for defining a hole into which a flag may be inserted.

US Patent:

6009754, Jan 4, 2000

Filed:

Sep 17, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/932759

Inventors:

Jose G. Casas - Joliet IL

International Classification:

G01H 300
G01R 1900

US Classification:

73592

Abstract:

This invention relates to a carrier for a pipe and line locator which facilitates the use and operation of the locator in that the carrier includes a grounding rod for making it easy to connect a grounding output of the transmitter to ground, thereby enhancing the efficiency of using the locator. The grounding rod on the locator is associated with the handle that is used to lift and transport the carrier and to cause penetration of the ground with the grounding rod upon placing the carrier with the locator on the ground.